Colonial America Flashcard for Kids

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Who were the wealthiest people in colonial America? Options: Artisans, Farmers, Landowners (plantation owners), Merchants

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Landowners (plantation owners)

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What was the main reason indentured servants came to colonial America?

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To repay a debt by working for someone who paid their passage

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What happened to indentured servants after their service term ended?

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They were given their freedom and sometimes land.

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How did enslaved African people come to colonial America?

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They were captured in Africa and sold to slave traders

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Which of the following best describes enslaved African people’s living conditions in colonial America? They were treated as family members and given land, They worked in fields or domestic roles, had no rights, and were treated as property, They could earn money and eventually buy their freedom, They were free to leave their work whenever they wanted

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They worked in fields or domestic roles, had no rights, and were treated as property

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What was the role of merchants in colonial America?

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To buy and sell goods and run general stores

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What were artisans known for in colonial America?

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Crafting goods like shoes, tools, and furniture

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Which of the following best describes the role of a colonial farmer? They worked only on plantations, harvesting crops for wealthy landowners; They focused solely on building houses and barns; They planted crops, raised animals, and were almost self-sufficient; They worked as apprentices for artisans

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They planted crops, raised animals, and were almost self-sufficient

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How did farming families in colonial America live?

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They were almost self-sufficient, growing their own food and making their own clothes.

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What was the role of women in colonial farming families?

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They managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for children.